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Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.
i 3 _ i ; J . C Conway , W . M . iSoi ; W . Hillier , C Godfrey , R . T . Godfrey , and G . Weaver . Those ofiicers of the mother lodge present took their respective offices . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and after the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed , Bros . C . Godfrey
and R . T . Godfrey candidates respectively . The lodge was resumed to the First Depree . A communication from Bro . W . Stiles vvas read thanking those brethren who had promised their support to him and asking them to continue the same on the next occasion of the election of G . T . The W . AL wished Bro . Brown God speed and a safe return from his journey to America . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there vvere present Bros . H . G . Danby , W . AI . 105 ., W . M . ; J . R . Hubbard , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Surrey , S . W . ; W . H . Dresden , W . AL 1602 , J . W . j George Read , P . AL , Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . ; R . H . Williams , P . AL , Sic , S . D . ; W .
Thwaites , J . D . j J . J . Rumbal , I . G . ; F . A . Barth , A . Williams , P . M . ; L . Beale , E . E . Geflowski , W . M . 534 ; P . J . Davies , P . M . j and J . H . Neville . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Barth offered himself as a candidate for raising , and , having given
the necessary proofs , was entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Beale offered himself as a candidate for passing , he was examined and entrusted . The lodge vvas resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Hubbard was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge vvas then closed .
STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , December 30 th , when there vvere present Comps . Jas . Hill , AI . E . Z . j Aid . North , H . j Stone , J . j F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptorj C . H . Stone , S . E . j ' W . Dawson , S . N . j J . Pullen , P . S . j Chabot , H . G . Alartin , Kirby , Addington , Eckersall , Scott Young ,
Wilson , and Wal Davis . The chapter vvas regularly opened , and Comp . Hill installed Comp . Wal . Davis into the chair of AI . E . Z . The minutes of the last convocation vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . C . Wilson personating the candidate . Comp . Aid . North , H ., vvas elected AI . IC . Z . for the next meeting , when an installation ceremony will be rehearsed .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
NATIONAL GREAT PRIORY . It was inadvertently omitted in our report of the Great Priory that the report of the Council contained the following paragraph : " Your Council has to report that Sir Knight W . I .
Hughan has presented to Great Priory a copy , dated 18 40 , of the sketch of the "History of the Knights Templars "—by James Burns , LL . D ., F . R . S ., being the copy presented to his Royal Highness the late Duke of Sussex by the Grand Secretary of Scotland , Bro . VV . A . Lawrie . "
A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the donor , vvho never misses an opportunity to place any souvenirs he may acquire in their right custody .
PRIORY OF WEST YORKSHIRE . A meeting of this priory vvas held at the Masonic Rooms , Eastwood , on Saturday , December ioth , under the banner of the Prince Edward Preceptory , No . iS . Ihe kni ghts being arranged under their respective banners , the Eminent Sub-Prior , Sir Knight J . Dunning
Kay , Past 1 st Std . Br . Great Priory , acting as the Very E . Prior , and the Great Officers , Officers , and Past Great Officers entered the hale under the arch of steel and opened the priory . The muster roll of the preceptories of the province
was called by the Registrar , when all the preceptories were represented , 52 knights being present . The Acting Very E . Prior and the Acting E . Sub-Prior , Sir Kni ght J . VV . Balme , were saluted in proper form .
The ACTING V . E . P KIOU responded , and delivered the following address : Worthy Knights , —You will remember that at our last annual meeting at Dewsbury , when I had the pleasure to preside over you , vve passed a resolution of sympath y with our beloved Prior in his severe illness .
lhis resolution I duly sent to him , and received an acknowled gment from his amanuensis . I regret to say that his illness has not passed away , although he has from time to time so far improved as to give us strong hope ; still the progress is not sufficiently permanent to warrant his coming to preside over us . That he may
yet Uo so is the constant wish of all . He sends you all his knightly love and duty , with his desire that you may retain that blessing of health to which he is at present an alien . The events spoken of by me last December us possible havo come to pass , viz .: The consecration ot a new preceptory at Heckmondwiko on the 2 olh Alay , No . 128 , and the resuscitation , on the 5 th
September , of an old preceptory—the Plains of Mamre , at Daworth , No . So . The ori ginal warrant is dated 17 th I'ebruary , 181 ) 6 , the first resuscitation warrant is dated ¦ st Alarch , 1 S 6 7 , and the present one 25 th March , 1892 . vvas unable to be present at the re-opening , which I much regret . The ceremony of consecration of the new preceptory called the Amphibious vvas performed by myself , with the assistance of our esteemed Prelate ,
Knights Templar.
Thos . C . Smythe , our Chancellor , and a large assemblage of other worthy knights , and , after some remarks suitable to the occasion by myself as Sub-Prior , an admirable oration , which will appear in the next circular , was delivered by the reverend Prelate . The worthy Knight Past Preceptor , Thos . Pickles , vvas duly placed in the chair as the first Preceptor of the new
preceptory , and he duly installed his oilicers so far as possible , and received numerous propositions of candidates vvho desired to join this beautiful Degree , vvhich I wish was more appreciated and sought after . Now , a few words as to the Prince Edward Preceptory . The warrant is dated April 16 th , 1812 , and a photograph of it has been
deposited in the archives of the province . It vvas worked continuously until ISSI , and in the year 1869 I had the privilege to be installed in this encampment , and remained a member thereof until 1 S 72 , when the Fidelity Preceptory , Leeds , vvas founded , and of vvhich I vvas the first Eminent Commander . From February , 1 SS 1 , to February , 1 S 84 , no meetings vvere held , owing to the
non-attendance of the members , although circulars were issued . In 1885 the preceptory was revived , mainly through the exertions of our energetic Sir Knight John Marshall , and the re-opening meeting vvas held August 19 th , 1 S 85 , when the V . E . Prov . Prior , T . W . Tew , and the Sub-Prior , J . W . Kay , attended , and the former delivered an inaugural address , which is fully
recorded in the minute book and in your circulars of Gth December , 1 SS 6 . The V . E . Prior of Lancashire , Captain C . R . N . Beswick-Royds , also was present . Two brethren were installed as knights on this occasion , viz ., Bros . Fred Greenwood and Joseph Longbottom . At the time of the revival there vvere 13 knights on the muster roll , and the additions had been :
1 SS 5 , two knights ; 1 SS 6 , one knight ; 1 S 90 , five knights ; and 1 S 91 , two knights ; 15 knights on the roll now . The Priory of Alalta , attached to this preceptory , is also in working order , and during the last year eight kni g hts have taken the Degree , making a total of 13 members . The minute books from the commencement of the preceptory to the present
time are carefully preserved , and it is a notable fact that the preceptory vvas formed and working here before a Craft lodge vvas held . The only previous meeting of the Priory of West Yorkshire at Eastwood was in 1866 , which vvas called for the purpose of installing the Rev . Joseph Senior , LL . D ., as the Grand Commander of West Yorkshire . Sir
Knight Wm . Shackleton is the only present member of the Prince Edward Preceptory vvho was at that meeting . Sir Knight Henry Smith , was present and appointed Chancellor of the Province of West Yorkshire . Since which they have lost by death Sir Knight Thomas Schofield , vvho was installed in the year 1867 . The number of knights in the province is slowly though
gradually increasing . In the year 1 S 82 when our Very Eminent Prior vvas installed our chief , vve numbered 115 , the returns for January , i 89 i , gave iS 4 subscribing knights , and the number has been increased in 1892 to 196 . In 1891 , 21 companions vvere installed or received as joining knights . We have lost during that year by death 4 , by resignation 4 , and in arrear 1 , showing an
increase of 12 during the years . It is my sorrowing duty to announce to you thc death since our last meeting of Colonel Shadwell Clerke . As a citizen , soldier , Alason , and knight he vvas pre-eminent , and it is our sad duty to record on our minutes our great loss . The Earl of Euston has been appointed his successor and vvith his record of work in Templary we may augur
success and happiness to this our militant degree . I have also to inform you that a most worthy knight , the Vice-Chancellor of Great Priory , Wm . Tinkler , has resigned his ollice which he has so well and faithfully filled for many years past . We have on many occasions had the benefit of his consummate knowledge , and advice , and assistance , and whilst regretting his
resignation vve heartily wish him health and strength to enjoy his well earned retirement and we present him vvith our hearty good wishes . During the year 1 S 92 we have to record the death of Sir Knights T . Schofield , installed in Prince Edward Preceptory in 186 7 ; Arthur Briggs , installed in Faith Preceptory in 1869 ; Robert D . Kendall , installed in Salamanca Preceptory in 1870 ;
James France , installed in Fearnley Preceptory in 18 S 3 ; the Rev . W . C . Lukis , installed in Fidelity Preceptory in 18 79 ; and Frederick Greenwood , at the Cape of Good Hope . I have during the year approved of the names of 22 companions as candidates for Templary . I havo the pleasure to state that our Worth y Knig ht W . F . Smithson has had the dignity of office
in the Great Priory during the past year . Again has the season of the year como round for the appointment of officers , and f can only trust that you will approve of the choice , which I assure you i . s done in the best interests of Knight Templary . The officers for the past year have well supported me , and 1 tender to them my best thanks for their assistance , particularly to the
Chancellor , Sir Knight T . W . Alonckman . The roll of Great Officers and officers was called b y the Sub-Prior , and letters of apology were received from 52 kni ghts . The minutes of the meeting held at Dewsbury on Saturday , December 1 sth , 1891 , were presented for confirmation , which was proposed , seconded , and carried .
Sir Knight C . DI . MSD . VI . I ; , Treasurer , presented the balance-sheet , which showed a balance of £ ^ i 3 s . Oil . on general account , and £ 1 7 s . 8 d . alms account , which was passed . Sir Knight John Royle was elected Teeasurer . The Acting V . E . Prior appointed and invested the following knights :
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Sir Knight John Marshall ... Prov . Ci . Prelate . ,, j . W . Monckman ... Prov . G . Chancellor . „ Thomas Wri g ley ... Prov . G . Constable . ,, John Spencer ... Prov . G . Alarsh il . ,, John Royle ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ C . VV . Finckcn ... Prov . G . Reg . „ C . J . Schott Prov . G . Vice-Chan . D . R . Glover ... Prov . G . Sub-AI .-irl .
nr _ - o -, i 7 Prov . 0 . Almoner ,, W . li . Smithers ... v " ) and CI 1 . 1 pl . u 11 . Wm . Haigh Prov . G . W . of R . „ F . W . Turner ... Prov . G . Herald . ,, Thomas Ibbetson ... Prov . CL 1 st Std . IJr .
„ J . B . Mays Prov . G . 2 nd Std . Br . ,, Charles Stokes ... Prov . G . Prior ' s B . B . , , f , -on 1 Prov . G . ist Aide-de-„ John Corrin Bell ... t „ " ¦> 3 Camp .
vir _ -. 1 ? 7 Prov . G . 2 nd Aule-„ W . C . Fox - , r . " ) de-Camp . „ E . Billington ... Prov . G . Chamb . „ Alichael Hayes ... Prov . G . istCap . ofG . „ R . J . Buttcnshaw . _ . * I '™' -G 2 nd Capt .
„ Sam Dyson ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ J . Paget Priestley ... Prov . G . Org . „ Thomas Hodson ... Prov . G . Equerry . It was proposed , seconded , and carried — " That the best thanks of this Priory of West Yorkshire be given
to the knights of the Prince Edward Preceptory , No . iS , for their cordial reception this dav . " The Almoner and Chaplain collected the alms , which amounted to £ 1 ns . 5 d . Sir Knight Wm . WATSON- , on behalf of ihe Hope Preceptory , No . 4 , invited the V . E . Prior to hold the next annual meeting at Huddersfield .
The priory vvas then closed , and H 12 Acting Very Eminent Prior , Sub-Prior , the Great Oilicers and Officers , retired under the arch of steel . The knights , numbering about 50 , proceeded tothe banqueting room , and partook of refreshments kindl y provided by the kni ghts of the Prince Edward Preceptory , No . 18 .
New Year's Entertainment To The Annuitants At Croydon.
NEW YEAR'S ENTERTAINMENT TO THE ANNUITANTS AT CROYDtiN .
On Wednesday last the annual entertainment , given by the voluntary subscri ptions of a few friends of the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution to he aged
annuitants in residence at the Asylum at Croydon , vvas provided as usual , and the following brethren , ladies , and non-AIasons , journeyed thither by thc ; South-Eastern train from Cannon-street . Though the weather was unpropitious , there being . 1 very severe frost and a thick black fog , it will be seen that thc company vvas
numerous . Dinner was provided shortly after two o ' clock , when there were assembled , besides the annuitants .- Bros . T . Y . Strachan , Dr . H . J . Strong , and Charles F . Hogard , Airs . E . Warner , AI . Snhnabel , Bro . J . A . Farnfield , Treasurer of the Institution ; Bro . Charles J . Perceval , Bro . John Oldis and Mrs . Oldis ; Bro . R . Tain
Walkden , son , nnd daughter ; Iiro . Arthur Towers anil Mrs . Towers ; Bros . J . Bodenham , P . A . G . D . C , and | . Woodman ; Bro . and . Mrs . and Aliss Nellie . Mullord ; Bro . P . Woodman , Bro . Charles Lacy and Airs . Lacey ; Bro . Hugh Cotter , Airs . Cotter , and Aliss 1 larriet Cotter ; Bro . J . Newton , Airs , andthe Alisses Newton ; Bro . W . Phillips and Airs . Phillips ; Bru . II . Alasscy and Aliss
Massey ; Bro . Charles Kempton , Airs . Kempton , and Miss Kempton ; Bro . J . J . Thomas ; Bro . Alfred anil Airs . Hickman ; Bro . T . Hastings Aliller , C . C , the Alisses Aliller , and Air . Stanley ; Miss Jessie lludleston , Aliss Jessie Browning , Aliss Kate Davis , Aliss F . Barnett , Mr . Woodley and Mr . P . O'Connor ; Aliss Jennie Levine ( Students of the Guildhall School of
AIusic ) ; the Alisses Raiker , the Alisses lorry , Aliss A . Crutch , Airs . Gilson , Bro . J ; . ines Terry and Mrs . Terry ; Dr . Wayte , Bro . G . Ward Verry , Airs , and Aliss Verry ; Bin . IC . J . Aiming , Airs , ami Aliss Anning ; Bro . J . G . Stevens and Air . Gardner ; Bro . A . Al . Barnard , and Air . A . T . Faull . Bro . Dr . Strong took the cha > , having Aliss Norris ,
the matron , on his right , and Mrs . 'Terry un his left . Bros . Terry , J . A . Farnfield , ami Percival also assisted vvith the carving , while other brethren distributed the viands to the annuitants and the visitors . The toasts after dinner were few . 'The toast of "The Queen " having been duly honoured , Bro . Dr . ST _ .. < _ proposed " The Founders of the
Feast , and coupled with it Ihe name of Bro . 1 . Hastings Aliller , who had been a benefactor in the way of contributing to these dinners many years . Bro . HASTINGS MIM . KK having replied , Bro . Dr . STI ' OXO proposed " The Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution , and Bro . Terry and Aliss Norris , " and vvith respect to Aliss Norris , lie said she
exercised a strong influence at the Institution , as she was exceedingly kind to all the annuitants . Nobod y could have done better for the welfare of the Institution . Bro . J i . s TI . I . IIY , who vvas called upon to acknowledge , tho toast , first announced tlie receipt of two telegrams one from llro . Thomas Cuhill , ancl the other from llro . John Alason , both regretting inability
lo be present , and wishing a very happy and prospei oils New Year to Aliss Nurris ancl the other residents . Bro . Terry said Bro . Mason had been aw . iy from business for eleven weeks , in consequence ol iii -health , and had only just returned . With regard to Aliss Norris , not a single inmate of the Institution had uttered ; i solitary word of complaint , lie would go further , and say that a resident vvho did utter a word
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Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.
i 3 _ i ; J . C Conway , W . M . iSoi ; W . Hillier , C Godfrey , R . T . Godfrey , and G . Weaver . Those ofiicers of the mother lodge present took their respective offices . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and after the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed , Bros . C . Godfrey
and R . T . Godfrey candidates respectively . The lodge was resumed to the First Depree . A communication from Bro . W . Stiles vvas read thanking those brethren who had promised their support to him and asking them to continue the same on the next occasion of the election of G . T . The W . AL wished Bro . Brown God speed and a safe return from his journey to America . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there vvere present Bros . H . G . Danby , W . AI . 105 ., W . M . ; J . R . Hubbard , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Surrey , S . W . ; W . H . Dresden , W . AL 1602 , J . W . j George Read , P . AL , Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . ; R . H . Williams , P . AL , Sic , S . D . ; W .
Thwaites , J . D . j J . J . Rumbal , I . G . ; F . A . Barth , A . Williams , P . M . ; L . Beale , E . E . Geflowski , W . M . 534 ; P . J . Davies , P . M . j and J . H . Neville . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Barth offered himself as a candidate for raising , and , having given
the necessary proofs , was entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Beale offered himself as a candidate for passing , he was examined and entrusted . The lodge vvas resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Hubbard was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge vvas then closed .
STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , December 30 th , when there vvere present Comps . Jas . Hill , AI . E . Z . j Aid . North , H . j Stone , J . j F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptorj C . H . Stone , S . E . j ' W . Dawson , S . N . j J . Pullen , P . S . j Chabot , H . G . Alartin , Kirby , Addington , Eckersall , Scott Young ,
Wilson , and Wal Davis . The chapter vvas regularly opened , and Comp . Hill installed Comp . Wal . Davis into the chair of AI . E . Z . The minutes of the last convocation vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . C . Wilson personating the candidate . Comp . Aid . North , H ., vvas elected AI . IC . Z . for the next meeting , when an installation ceremony will be rehearsed .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
NATIONAL GREAT PRIORY . It was inadvertently omitted in our report of the Great Priory that the report of the Council contained the following paragraph : " Your Council has to report that Sir Knight W . I .
Hughan has presented to Great Priory a copy , dated 18 40 , of the sketch of the "History of the Knights Templars "—by James Burns , LL . D ., F . R . S ., being the copy presented to his Royal Highness the late Duke of Sussex by the Grand Secretary of Scotland , Bro . VV . A . Lawrie . "
A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the donor , vvho never misses an opportunity to place any souvenirs he may acquire in their right custody .
PRIORY OF WEST YORKSHIRE . A meeting of this priory vvas held at the Masonic Rooms , Eastwood , on Saturday , December ioth , under the banner of the Prince Edward Preceptory , No . iS . Ihe kni ghts being arranged under their respective banners , the Eminent Sub-Prior , Sir Knight J . Dunning
Kay , Past 1 st Std . Br . Great Priory , acting as the Very E . Prior , and the Great Officers , Officers , and Past Great Officers entered the hale under the arch of steel and opened the priory . The muster roll of the preceptories of the province
was called by the Registrar , when all the preceptories were represented , 52 knights being present . The Acting Very E . Prior and the Acting E . Sub-Prior , Sir Kni ght J . VV . Balme , were saluted in proper form .
The ACTING V . E . P KIOU responded , and delivered the following address : Worthy Knights , —You will remember that at our last annual meeting at Dewsbury , when I had the pleasure to preside over you , vve passed a resolution of sympath y with our beloved Prior in his severe illness .
lhis resolution I duly sent to him , and received an acknowled gment from his amanuensis . I regret to say that his illness has not passed away , although he has from time to time so far improved as to give us strong hope ; still the progress is not sufficiently permanent to warrant his coming to preside over us . That he may
yet Uo so is the constant wish of all . He sends you all his knightly love and duty , with his desire that you may retain that blessing of health to which he is at present an alien . The events spoken of by me last December us possible havo come to pass , viz .: The consecration ot a new preceptory at Heckmondwiko on the 2 olh Alay , No . 128 , and the resuscitation , on the 5 th
September , of an old preceptory—the Plains of Mamre , at Daworth , No . So . The ori ginal warrant is dated 17 th I'ebruary , 181 ) 6 , the first resuscitation warrant is dated ¦ st Alarch , 1 S 6 7 , and the present one 25 th March , 1892 . vvas unable to be present at the re-opening , which I much regret . The ceremony of consecration of the new preceptory called the Amphibious vvas performed by myself , with the assistance of our esteemed Prelate ,
Knights Templar.
Thos . C . Smythe , our Chancellor , and a large assemblage of other worthy knights , and , after some remarks suitable to the occasion by myself as Sub-Prior , an admirable oration , which will appear in the next circular , was delivered by the reverend Prelate . The worthy Knight Past Preceptor , Thos . Pickles , vvas duly placed in the chair as the first Preceptor of the new
preceptory , and he duly installed his oilicers so far as possible , and received numerous propositions of candidates vvho desired to join this beautiful Degree , vvhich I wish was more appreciated and sought after . Now , a few words as to the Prince Edward Preceptory . The warrant is dated April 16 th , 1812 , and a photograph of it has been
deposited in the archives of the province . It vvas worked continuously until ISSI , and in the year 1869 I had the privilege to be installed in this encampment , and remained a member thereof until 1 S 72 , when the Fidelity Preceptory , Leeds , vvas founded , and of vvhich I vvas the first Eminent Commander . From February , 1 SS 1 , to February , 1 S 84 , no meetings vvere held , owing to the
non-attendance of the members , although circulars were issued . In 1885 the preceptory was revived , mainly through the exertions of our energetic Sir Knight John Marshall , and the re-opening meeting vvas held August 19 th , 1 S 85 , when the V . E . Prov . Prior , T . W . Tew , and the Sub-Prior , J . W . Kay , attended , and the former delivered an inaugural address , which is fully
recorded in the minute book and in your circulars of Gth December , 1 SS 6 . The V . E . Prior of Lancashire , Captain C . R . N . Beswick-Royds , also was present . Two brethren were installed as knights on this occasion , viz ., Bros . Fred Greenwood and Joseph Longbottom . At the time of the revival there vvere 13 knights on the muster roll , and the additions had been :
1 SS 5 , two knights ; 1 SS 6 , one knight ; 1 S 90 , five knights ; and 1 S 91 , two knights ; 15 knights on the roll now . The Priory of Alalta , attached to this preceptory , is also in working order , and during the last year eight kni g hts have taken the Degree , making a total of 13 members . The minute books from the commencement of the preceptory to the present
time are carefully preserved , and it is a notable fact that the preceptory vvas formed and working here before a Craft lodge vvas held . The only previous meeting of the Priory of West Yorkshire at Eastwood was in 1866 , which vvas called for the purpose of installing the Rev . Joseph Senior , LL . D ., as the Grand Commander of West Yorkshire . Sir
Knight Wm . Shackleton is the only present member of the Prince Edward Preceptory vvho was at that meeting . Sir Knight Henry Smith , was present and appointed Chancellor of the Province of West Yorkshire . Since which they have lost by death Sir Knight Thomas Schofield , vvho was installed in the year 1867 . The number of knights in the province is slowly though
gradually increasing . In the year 1 S 82 when our Very Eminent Prior vvas installed our chief , vve numbered 115 , the returns for January , i 89 i , gave iS 4 subscribing knights , and the number has been increased in 1892 to 196 . In 1891 , 21 companions vvere installed or received as joining knights . We have lost during that year by death 4 , by resignation 4 , and in arrear 1 , showing an
increase of 12 during the years . It is my sorrowing duty to announce to you thc death since our last meeting of Colonel Shadwell Clerke . As a citizen , soldier , Alason , and knight he vvas pre-eminent , and it is our sad duty to record on our minutes our great loss . The Earl of Euston has been appointed his successor and vvith his record of work in Templary we may augur
success and happiness to this our militant degree . I have also to inform you that a most worthy knight , the Vice-Chancellor of Great Priory , Wm . Tinkler , has resigned his ollice which he has so well and faithfully filled for many years past . We have on many occasions had the benefit of his consummate knowledge , and advice , and assistance , and whilst regretting his
resignation vve heartily wish him health and strength to enjoy his well earned retirement and we present him vvith our hearty good wishes . During the year 1 S 92 we have to record the death of Sir Knights T . Schofield , installed in Prince Edward Preceptory in 186 7 ; Arthur Briggs , installed in Faith Preceptory in 1869 ; Robert D . Kendall , installed in Salamanca Preceptory in 1870 ;
James France , installed in Fearnley Preceptory in 18 S 3 ; the Rev . W . C . Lukis , installed in Fidelity Preceptory in 18 79 ; and Frederick Greenwood , at the Cape of Good Hope . I have during the year approved of the names of 22 companions as candidates for Templary . I havo the pleasure to state that our Worth y Knig ht W . F . Smithson has had the dignity of office
in the Great Priory during the past year . Again has the season of the year como round for the appointment of officers , and f can only trust that you will approve of the choice , which I assure you i . s done in the best interests of Knight Templary . The officers for the past year have well supported me , and 1 tender to them my best thanks for their assistance , particularly to the
Chancellor , Sir Knight T . W . Alonckman . The roll of Great Officers and officers was called b y the Sub-Prior , and letters of apology were received from 52 kni ghts . The minutes of the meeting held at Dewsbury on Saturday , December 1 sth , 1891 , were presented for confirmation , which was proposed , seconded , and carried .
Sir Knight C . DI . MSD . VI . I ; , Treasurer , presented the balance-sheet , which showed a balance of £ ^ i 3 s . Oil . on general account , and £ 1 7 s . 8 d . alms account , which was passed . Sir Knight John Royle was elected Teeasurer . The Acting V . E . Prior appointed and invested the following knights :
Knights Templar.
Sir Knight John Marshall ... Prov . Ci . Prelate . ,, j . W . Monckman ... Prov . G . Chancellor . „ Thomas Wri g ley ... Prov . G . Constable . ,, John Spencer ... Prov . G . Alarsh il . ,, John Royle ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ C . VV . Finckcn ... Prov . G . Reg . „ C . J . Schott Prov . G . Vice-Chan . D . R . Glover ... Prov . G . Sub-AI .-irl .
nr _ - o -, i 7 Prov . 0 . Almoner ,, W . li . Smithers ... v " ) and CI 1 . 1 pl . u 11 . Wm . Haigh Prov . G . W . of R . „ F . W . Turner ... Prov . G . Herald . ,, Thomas Ibbetson ... Prov . CL 1 st Std . IJr .
„ J . B . Mays Prov . G . 2 nd Std . Br . ,, Charles Stokes ... Prov . G . Prior ' s B . B . , , f , -on 1 Prov . G . ist Aide-de-„ John Corrin Bell ... t „ " ¦> 3 Camp .
vir _ -. 1 ? 7 Prov . G . 2 nd Aule-„ W . C . Fox - , r . " ) de-Camp . „ E . Billington ... Prov . G . Chamb . „ Alichael Hayes ... Prov . G . istCap . ofG . „ R . J . Buttcnshaw . _ . * I '™' -G 2 nd Capt .
„ Sam Dyson ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ J . Paget Priestley ... Prov . G . Org . „ Thomas Hodson ... Prov . G . Equerry . It was proposed , seconded , and carried — " That the best thanks of this Priory of West Yorkshire be given
to the knights of the Prince Edward Preceptory , No . iS , for their cordial reception this dav . " The Almoner and Chaplain collected the alms , which amounted to £ 1 ns . 5 d . Sir Knight Wm . WATSON- , on behalf of ihe Hope Preceptory , No . 4 , invited the V . E . Prior to hold the next annual meeting at Huddersfield .
The priory vvas then closed , and H 12 Acting Very Eminent Prior , Sub-Prior , the Great Oilicers and Officers , retired under the arch of steel . The knights , numbering about 50 , proceeded tothe banqueting room , and partook of refreshments kindl y provided by the kni ghts of the Prince Edward Preceptory , No . 18 .
New Year's Entertainment To The Annuitants At Croydon.
NEW YEAR'S ENTERTAINMENT TO THE ANNUITANTS AT CROYDtiN .
On Wednesday last the annual entertainment , given by the voluntary subscri ptions of a few friends of the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution to he aged
annuitants in residence at the Asylum at Croydon , vvas provided as usual , and the following brethren , ladies , and non-AIasons , journeyed thither by thc ; South-Eastern train from Cannon-street . Though the weather was unpropitious , there being . 1 very severe frost and a thick black fog , it will be seen that thc company vvas
numerous . Dinner was provided shortly after two o ' clock , when there were assembled , besides the annuitants .- Bros . T . Y . Strachan , Dr . H . J . Strong , and Charles F . Hogard , Airs . E . Warner , AI . Snhnabel , Bro . J . A . Farnfield , Treasurer of the Institution ; Bro . Charles J . Perceval , Bro . John Oldis and Mrs . Oldis ; Bro . R . Tain
Walkden , son , nnd daughter ; Iiro . Arthur Towers anil Mrs . Towers ; Bros . J . Bodenham , P . A . G . D . C , and | . Woodman ; Bro . and . Mrs . and Aliss Nellie . Mullord ; Bro . P . Woodman , Bro . Charles Lacy and Airs . Lacey ; Bro . Hugh Cotter , Airs . Cotter , and Aliss 1 larriet Cotter ; Bro . J . Newton , Airs , andthe Alisses Newton ; Bro . W . Phillips and Airs . Phillips ; Bru . II . Alasscy and Aliss
Massey ; Bro . Charles Kempton , Airs . Kempton , and Miss Kempton ; Bro . J . J . Thomas ; Bro . Alfred anil Airs . Hickman ; Bro . T . Hastings Aliller , C . C , the Alisses Aliller , and Air . Stanley ; Miss Jessie lludleston , Aliss Jessie Browning , Aliss Kate Davis , Aliss F . Barnett , Mr . Woodley and Mr . P . O'Connor ; Aliss Jennie Levine ( Students of the Guildhall School of
AIusic ) ; the Alisses Raiker , the Alisses lorry , Aliss A . Crutch , Airs . Gilson , Bro . J ; . ines Terry and Mrs . Terry ; Dr . Wayte , Bro . G . Ward Verry , Airs , and Aliss Verry ; Bin . IC . J . Aiming , Airs , ami Aliss Anning ; Bro . J . G . Stevens and Air . Gardner ; Bro . A . Al . Barnard , and Air . A . T . Faull . Bro . Dr . Strong took the cha > , having Aliss Norris ,
the matron , on his right , and Mrs . 'Terry un his left . Bros . Terry , J . A . Farnfield , ami Percival also assisted vvith the carving , while other brethren distributed the viands to the annuitants and the visitors . The toasts after dinner were few . 'The toast of "The Queen " having been duly honoured , Bro . Dr . ST _ .. < _ proposed " The Founders of the
Feast , and coupled with it Ihe name of Bro . 1 . Hastings Aliller , who had been a benefactor in the way of contributing to these dinners many years . Bro . HASTINGS MIM . KK having replied , Bro . Dr . STI ' OXO proposed " The Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution , and Bro . Terry and Aliss Norris , " and vvith respect to Aliss Norris , lie said she
exercised a strong influence at the Institution , as she was exceedingly kind to all the annuitants . Nobod y could have done better for the welfare of the Institution . Bro . J i . s TI . I . IIY , who vvas called upon to acknowledge , tho toast , first announced tlie receipt of two telegrams one from llro . Thomas Cuhill , ancl the other from llro . John Alason , both regretting inability
lo be present , and wishing a very happy and prospei oils New Year to Aliss Nurris ancl the other residents . Bro . Terry said Bro . Mason had been aw . iy from business for eleven weeks , in consequence ol iii -health , and had only just returned . With regard to Aliss Norris , not a single inmate of the Institution had uttered ; i solitary word of complaint , lie would go further , and say that a resident vvho did utter a word